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Trekking Everest Base Camp had been a dream of everyone who has adventurous spirit for a lifetime. You can learn a bit trekking skills and have some valuable tips that we want to share with any future trekkers to make your adventure easier.

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How to prepare for an Everest base camp trek tour？

July 17, 2017

If the trip is your passion, if the exploration is your hobby, if the adventure is your love, and you are committed to your passion, th...

If the trip is your passion, if the exploration is your hobby, if the adventure is your love, and you are committed to your passion, then there is no second idea, as long as add anEverest base camp tourto your bucket list of places you want to visit in a lifetime. Reaching the height of 8848 meters is impossible for everyone. But if you do a trek to the Everest base camp, you will enjoy being close to the mountain. The EBC is the closest place to Mount Everest, which can reach without life threatening challenges. You can feel the spectacle of Mount Everest, and the nearest landscape from the peak there.

1 Travel agency for an Everest base camp tour:

The first step is looking for the right local Tibet travel agency. The rights agency refers to the local government registered by the Chinese government and the China Travel Agents Association. it not only can provide a Tibet travel permit to arrange an Everest base camp tour packages at different destinations in Tibet, but also can provide those Everest base camp tour packages at the most competitive prices. These travel agencies provide service such as different customizable packages, a reasonable Everest base camp tour route, airport transfers, the necessary tickets, passes and permits, reliable local guides, technically good driver and accommodation during your tour.

2 Everest base camp tour route

In general, people are choosing to spend two or three days in Lhasa, then start to Mount Everest base camp. It’s good for you to get acclimatized to the high altitude and time equation. On the other hand, in Lhasa, you can visit the famous Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, and experience the unique Buddhist culture in Tibet. Then, you will go pass the Kampala Pass (4794m) from Lhasa to Shigatse. On the way, you will take a short hike along the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, see the charming Karola Glacier and spectacular Pelkor Chode Monastery. From Tingri, after getting the Alien’s travel permit, you will be through the Tsola Pass (4600M) and the Gyatsola Pass (5248M) to reach to Everest base camp. This is an8-days Everest base camp tour packagein Tibet. There is good news for travelers, who cannot spend 11 days on an Everest base camp tour. Most of the companies offer short-term Everest base camp tour packages, which allow trekkers to complete the EBC trek tour in just 8 days. However, trekkers always have the option of a detour, if they have time and are looking to explore more.

3 Things required during the Everest base camp tour:

On an Everest base camp tour, you should carry the appropriate clothes, including fleece jacket, jumpers, thermal underwear, full-length T-shirt and synthetic fabric-made trousers, pairs of socks and proper walking shoes. To prevent the damage of sun, you need carry hat, sunglasses, scarves, sunscreen lotion, and lip balm. Also, it’s a good idea for you to carry a good sleeping bag to protect your body from extreme temperatures. What’s more, it's necessary to carry flows of cash to pay for the local souvenirs and the extra cost which is not included in the tour package.

If you are a travel lover, you may have always dreamt of stepping on to the foot of the highest peak of the world- Mount Everest. Just enjoy a wonderful Everest base camp tour in your lifetime, and you will have a great memory!